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WANTED: Inmate walks away from Geiger work crew

Authorities asked for the public’s help Tuesday to find a female inmate who escaped from a Geiger Corrections work crew Monday in Downtown Spokane.

Courtney Michelle Cate, 23, may have had the help of another inmate in her escape attempt according to Spokane County Detention Services leaders. Officials said that inmate would be interviewed as part of the investigation.

Officials also said officers from the Spokane Police Department were continuing to follow up on leads and working to locate Cate.

Cate is described as a white female, 5’02”, 115 lbs. with brown hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen dressed in a tan jumpsuit and a blue jean jacket.

Cate was booked into Spokane County Jail April 23 on 3rd Degree Driving While License Suspended and was being held on an $800.00 bond. She was also being on a felony warrant from Pend Oreille County for Possession of a Controlled Substance with a $5,000.00 bond.

Anyone with information was asked to call Crime Check at 509-456-2233. Officials also said anyone who came into contact with Cate should call 911